Lei Chic - June 2012

Weekend Picks - Saturday, June 30, 2012

Shop Mixed Bag What: It's been a year since Guava Shop debuted its house-label leather clutches. Now, the North Shore boutique is offering up a second release of new designs in bright, fun colors. We're loving the striking punch out…

Sponsored Edition: Come Fourth

Ahh, July 4th. The day our Founding Fathers declared Independence from Great Britain. Also, the day aliens try to take over the planet. But really, we're focusing on the Founding Fathers here... So tip your pearly white wig to them…

Weekend Picks - June 28, 2012

Meet All In the Jeans What: Get first crack at petite designer Allison Izu's brand new summer denim collection, featuring a relaxed-fit skinny jean, walking short, straight-leg capri and her first pencil skirt since her debut collection. Izu herself will…

Most Wanted - June 2012

In roughly 24 hours, women everywhere will flock to the movie theaters to watch some of Hollywood's hottest men strip down to their... raw emotions. We're talking about Madea's Witness Protection, of course. And when that time comes, we'll be…

Built to Sail

It's summertime, which means you and your friends are about to embark on the best vacation ever. There's just one problem. You can't agree on what to do. One of you is setting a course for the open seas; another…

Fair Clay

You've always had a soft spot when it comes to clay. Like when you were five and made masterpieces out of Play-Doh. Or during the second season of American Idol - admit it, you were a total Claymate. Now that…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, June 23, 2012

Shop A Shore Thing What: VSTR, Kelly Slater's men's clothing line, has barreled its way to Hawaii. Catch its slick boardshorts, soft organic cotton tees and zip fleece hoodies for 20 percent off at Hawaiian South Shore's launch party. Women…

Get Your Flame On

You've been training like a grill sergeant for months. Early morning runs to the ice machine. Grate lifting sessions. Obstacle courses filled with meat, vegetables and sides. Someday soon, your skills will be put to the test, and you've mustard…

Weekend Picks - June 21, 2012

Shop Set Sale What: Great news. James Perse is having a private sale, and you're invited. Just fill out a quick form and gain access to nearly 150 stylishly comfortable basics, from sweet spaghetti-strap sundresses to perfectly crisp button-down panel…

Small Wonder

Guess what day it is? Okay, yeah, it's Wednesday. It's also the start of (cue music)... Summer, Summer, Summertime. But before you bust out your bikini and hibachi, there's one thing we want to talk to you about first... Your…

Sponsored Edition: The Popular Click

You can do a lot of things on Facebook. Things like trolling through your ex's recently posted wedding photos, looking specifically for pictures where his new wife looks fat. Or re-posting chain messages that say if you don't leave a…

Plexiglass jewelry by B. D'Angelo

Your relationship with plastic? Kind of hit-or-miss. Hit: new plastic designer shoes that make your feet look amazing, purchased during a whirlwind late night online shopping spree. Miss: tiny plastic card that funded said shopping spree then charged in with…

Sponsored Edition: Super Model

You love dressing up. As in you'll find any excuse to slip on your strapless red bodysuit, knee-high boots and silver bulletproof bracelets. Which might be okay if you fought crime in that getup... It's no Wonder your friends don't…

Worn Free

When it comes to shopping, you live for the hunt. You spend your days roaming the racks, tracking the hottest trends and targeting adorable finds. But for the past year and a half, there was one line that kept slipping…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, June 16, 2012

Shop Good Buy What: Help Eden in Love adopt a village in Sri Lanka by shopping its "Stuff Yo Tote" sale. Pick up a special "Adopt A Village" tote for $7 and gain access to four racks of dresses, blazers,…

Pretty in Ink

There you are, having the ultimate girls' night with Angelina Jolie, Rihanna and Kat Von D. First, some red carpet hopping and cocktails at the Chateau Marmont. Next, an awkward run-in with the paparazzi. Then, sometime during the night, comes…

Weekend Picks - June 14, 2012

Shop Ladies Choice What: It's all about girl power at First Lady: The Movement's 3rd Annual Expo. More than 20 local female designers and vendors, like B. D'Angelo and Cassandra Rull, will showcase their latest fashion, jewelry and accessories for…

Pick of the Litter

Psst. Wake up. It's 1 p.m. You're sprawled face down in a random hotel room. You appear to be missing a sequined stiletto. You can't remember anything that happened in the past 18 hours. And don't freak out, but there's…

Open Bar

The last time you went to a chocolate factory, things didn't go so well. One kid fell into a river and disappeared down a pipe. Another bit off more than she could chew and turned blue in the face. And…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, June 9, 2012

Eat Crepe Escape What: Venture into Waikiki to try Arancino's new breakfast crepe menu - light, airy crepes filled with delicious combinations like mortadella ham and cheese or fresh berries, cream and mint. Ask to sit outside and enjoy a…

Father Chose Best

There are some things your dad just won't retire. Like the hole-riddled Class of '67 T-shirt that he still wears in public. Or his collection of Betamax tapes, and "trusty" encyclopedia set published when the Soviet was still a Union.…

Weekend Picks - June 7, 2012

Celebrate Present Day What: The Butik is celebrating six years in business with a style-studded birthday bash. Enjoy pupu, cocktails and giveaways out front while you sift through the newest collections from Khush, Gillia, Jana Lam, Modern Philosophy, Stella &…

On Guard

You tend to make rash decisions. Like when you were 10 and decided the neighbor's dog needed a haircut. Or when you were in college and got a donkey tattoo on your butt (it was supposed to be ironic.) Or…